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Answers to: If you could start Trig/PreCalc over again, what advice would you give yourself?
- Don't fall behind in assignments...it is very difficult to catch up.
Answers to: What was your favorite part of the course?
- Mr. M's sense of humor (or lack of humor).
Answers to: What was the hardest/least favorite part of the course?
- Actually doing all the homework.

3rd Quarter
	Date	Section & Lecture Notes	Assignment
	3Jan No student attendance	Policies Textbook assignment eText access (myMathLab) websites team assignments Advice from Previous Year's PreCalculus students Do the homework Listen during lectures...sometimes Mr. M gives hints about upcoming tests/quizzes. Print out notes and follow along Work ahead of the teacher Do the homework!	Course Organization : Modifications should be expected to adapt to classroom circumstances. Your Full Name Assignment Title (as listed in this column) Date, Course Name. and Hour Scavenger hunt to verify school & home access (Zoom capabilities) make contact with team mate
1	Week 1 4-5Jan	1.1 Graphs : Intercepts Interpreting information from graphs.	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 159: 41, 43, 45, 57-60 all, 79-82 all, 86
2		1.2 Basics of Functions and Their Graphs Relations and functions Functions as equations & functional notation Vertical line test Indentifying domain & range	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 175: 3-37 odd, 55, 57, 60, 62, 63, 71-76 all, 77, 81, 84, 86, 89
3	Week 2 8-12Jan	1.3 More on Functions and Their Graphs Increasing and decreasing functions Relative maximum and minima Test for symmetry	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 195: 1-7 odd, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17-23 odd, 36, 37, 39, 44, 47, 50, 51
4		Review 1.1 - 1.3	p. 195: 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 66, 67, 69, 71, 73, 77, 83, 90
5			Quiz 1.1-1.3
6		1.4 Linear Functions and Slope Slope of a line Point-slope form Slope intercept form Equations of horizontal and vertical lines General form	*online homework as per myMathLab assignments* p. 213: 1-9 odd, 13, 16, 21, 24, 31, 33, 36, 40, 45, 51, 55, 61, 63, 69, 71
7		1.5 More on Slope Parallel and perpendicular lines	*online homework as per myMathLab assignments* p. 225: 1-11 odd, 14,15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27-30 all, 33, 34
8		1.6 Transformations of Functions Graphs of common functions Vertical and horizontal shifts Reflections Vertical and horizontal dialation (shrink & stretch) Sequences of transformations	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 241: 17-43 odd, 53-117 eoo, 127 (there is a worksheet to write answers on)
	Week 3 15-19Jan	MLK-No student attandence
9		1.7 Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions Domain of a function Algebra of functions	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 258: 1-29 odd, 31, 35, 38, 39, 45, 47, 83-86 all
10		1.7 Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions Composite functions Decomposing functions	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 258: 36, 53, 57, 59, 61, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75. 79, 91-94 all
11		Review 1.4 - 1.5	Homework Quiz [Ch 1.1-1.5] [taken from myMathLab]
12		Review 1.6 - 1.7	Quiz 1.4-1.7
13	Week 4 22-26Jan	1.8 Inverse Functions Finding the inverse of a function Horizontal line test and One-to-One functions	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 269: 1, 4, 5, 7, 11-25 odd, 29-34 lal, 39, 41, 47
14		Review 1.1 - 1.8
15		Review 1.1 - 1.8	Homework Quiz [Ch 1.6-1.8] [taken from myMathLab]
16			Test Chapter 1
17		2.1 Complex Numbers The imaginary Unit i Operations with Complex Numbers Complex Conjugates and Division Roots of Negative Numbers	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 314: 1-5 odd, 7-13 odd, 19, 23, 25, 31-45 odd, 49-59 odd, 61, 84-86 all
18	Week 5 29Jan-2Feb	2.2 Quadratic Functions Graphs of Quadratic Functions (Standard/Vertex Form & Expanded Form) Minimum & Maximum Values of Quadratic Functions Applications of Quadratic Functions	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 330: 1-8 all, 9-15 odd, 19, 21, 25, 31, 33, 35, 39-45 odd, 46, 47, 48, 57, 106, 108
19		2.3 Polynomial Functions and Graphs End Behavior of Polynomial Functions Zeros of Polynomial Functions Multiplicities of Zeros The Intermediate Value Theorem Turning Points of Polynomial Functions A Strategy for Graphing Polynomials Functions Writing equations given zeros and graph	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 348: 1-18 all, 19-33 odd, 37 p. 348: 41-61 eoo, 65-71 odd, 112
20		2.3 contiunued
21		Review 2.1 - 2.3
22			Quiz 2.1-2.3
23	Week 6 5-9Feb	2.4 Dividing Polynomials Long Division of Polynomials Dividing Polynomials Using Synthetic Division The Remainder Theorem The Factor Theorem	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 363: 1, 3, 6, 11-15 odd, 19, 21-29 odd, 31-45 odd, 51, 80, 81
24		2.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions The Rational Zero Theorem The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra The Linear Factorization Theorem Descartes’s Rule of Signs	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 377: 9, 12, 15, 19, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 39-51 eoo, 52-59 odd, 98, 100
25		Review 2.4 - 2.5	Homework Quiz [Ch 2.1-2.5] [taken from myMathLab]
26			Quiz 2.4-2.5
27		Review 2.1 - 2.5
28	Week 7 12-16Feb		Test Ch 2.1-2.5
29		2.6 Rational Functions and Graphs not covered in Algebra 2 Domain Vertical Asymptotes & Holes Horizontal Asymptotes Using Transformations to Graph	Test Ch 2.1-2.5 (15min) online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 398: 1-7odd, 9-14all, 23, 28, 29-55odd p. 398: 59-75eoo, 73, 81(a&b), 83(a), 85(a&b), 87(a)
30		2.6 Rational Functions and Graphs not covered in Algebra 2 Graphing Rational Functions Slant Asymptotes Simplifying expressions to get rational functions	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 398: 89, 91, 93
31		2.6 continued
		No Student Attendance
	Week 8 19-23Feb	President's Day - No student attandence
32		2.7 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities not covered in Algebra 2 Solving a Polynomial Inequality	online homework as per myMathLab assignments P. 412: 1-37eoo
33		Review 2.6 - 2.7
34		Review 2.6 - 2.7	Homework Quiz [Ch 2.6-2.7] [taken from myMathLab]
35			Test Ch 2.6-2.7 [with calculator] Test Ch 2.6-2.7 [in-person without Calculator]
36	Week 9 26Feb-1Mar	3.1 Exponential Functions Graphing Compound Interest	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 448: 1-9odd, 11, 17-23odd, 29-33odd, 39-47odd, 48, 51, 52, 53, 55, 61, 63, 65, 71, 94, 96
37		3.2 Logarithmic Functions Changing between Logarithmic & Exponential Form Evaluating Graphing & Domain Common & Natural Logarithms	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 463: 1-19odd, 21-41eoo, 43, 46, 47-57odd, 65-79odd, 81-97eoo, 101, 103, 105, 107
38		3.3 Properties of Logarithms Product Rule, Quotient Rule, Power Rule Expanding & Condensing Change-of-Base	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 475: 1-33eoo, 35, 37, 43, 45, 51 ,57, 67 ,65-69odd, 75-81odd, 103, 135
39		Review 3.1 - 3.3
40			Quiz 3.1-3.3
41	Week 10 4-8Mar	3.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Eequations Solving Exponential Equations Solving Logarithmic Equations Applications	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 488: 3-19eoo, 21, 25-45eoo, 47
42		3.4 Continued	p. 488: 51-91eoo, 103, 107-115odd
43		3.5 Exponetial Growth and Decay, Model Data Exponential Growth & Decay Logistic Growth Models Modeling Cooling	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 505: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7-21odd, 25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47
44		Review 3.4 - 3.5	Homework Quiz [Ch 3.4-3.5] [taken from myMathLab]
45			Quiz 3.4-3.5
46	Week 11 11-15Mar	Review 3.1 - 3.5 / SAT Review
47			Test Ch 3.1-3.5
48		8.1 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems ~Augmented Matrices ~Matrix Row Operations ~Solving Linear Systems ~Applications 8.2 Inconsistent and Dependent Systems and Applications ~A System with No Solution ~A System with an Infinite Number of Solutions ~Nonsquare Systems(Parametric) ~Applications 8.3 Matrix Operations and Applications ~Notations for Matrices ~Equality of Matrices ~Matrix Addition, Subtraction, Scalar Multiplication & Multiplication ~Applications	Course Modifications should be expected to adapt to classroom circumstances. online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 892: 1, 5, 7, 11, 21, 29, 35, 39, 41, 45, 47, 49 p. 902: 1, 3, 9, 15, 21, 29-32, 36 p. 917: 1, 3, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 45, 61, 63
49		8.4 Multiplicative Inverses of Matrices and Matrix Equations ~Multiplicative Identity Matrix and Multiplicative Inverse of a Matrix ~A Quick Method for Finding the Multiplicative Inverse of a 2x2 Matrix ~Finding Multiplicative Inverses of nxn Matrices with n Greater Than 2 ~Solving Systems of Equations Using Multiplicative Inverses of Matrices ~Applications 8.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule ~Determinants of 2x2 & 3x3 ~Cramer’s Rule ~Finding the Area of Triangle ~Determining if Points are Collinea	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 931: 1, 3, 7, 11, 13, 17, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 43, 47, 73 p. 945: 3, 5, 9, 15, 21, 25, 27, 31, 35, 37, 43, 49, 51
50		End of 3rd Quarter

4th Quarter
Day	Date	Section & Lecture Notes	Assignment
1	Week 12 18-22Mar	Review 8.1 - 8.5	Homework Quiz [Ch 8.1-8.5] [taken from myMathLab]
2			Test Ch 8.1-8.5
3		7.1 Systems of Linear Equations in 2 Variables Solving by Substitution Solving by Addition (Elimination) Solutions Applications	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 818: 3, 7, 15, 23, 27, 31, 39, 43, 45, 47, 53, 55, 59, 63, 65, 67-71all, 73, 77, 112, 113
4		Primary PSAT/SAT Testing Dates (18Mar - 26Apr)
5		7.2 Systems of Linear Equations in 3 Variables Solutions Solving by Elimination Applications (Parabola)	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 829: 3, 5, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27, 31, 35, 39, 55, 57
	25Mar-1Apr	Spring Break - no student attendance
	Week 13 1-5Apr	Spring Break - no student attendance
6	2Apr	7.3 Partial Fractions Linear Factors in Denominator Repeated Linear Factors in Denominator	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 841: 1, 5, 9, 15, 19, 21, 23, 27
7		7.3 continued Prime, Nonrepeated Quadratic Factors in Denominator Prime, Repeated Quadratic Factors in Denominator	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 841: 29-39 odd, 66, 68
8		Review 7.1 - 7.3	Homework Quiz [Ch 7.1-7.3] [taken from myMathLab]
9			Quiz 7.1-7.3
10	Week 14 8-12Apr	7.4 Systems of Nonlinear Equations in 2 Variables Solving by Substitution Solving by Elimination	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 850: 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19-27 odd, 31, 35, 39, 41, 47, 49, 55-63 odd, 81, 82 (zero @ x=-1)
11		7.5 Systems of Inequalities Two Variable & Their Solutions Graphing Linear Inequality in Two Variables Graphing a Nonlinear Inequality in Two Variables Modeling with Systems of Linear Inequalities Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Graphing a System on Inequalities	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 862: 3, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 35, 39, 41, 45, 47, 51, 53, 55
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14		7.5 Continued Graphing a System on Inequalities Applications	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 862: 57, 61, 63, 65, 67, 77-85 odd, 111, 113, 116, 118
15	Week 15 15-19Apr	Review 7.4 - 7.5
16			Quiz 7.4-7.5
17		7.6 Linear Programming Objective Functions Constraints Solving Problems	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 871: 1, 5, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23
18		Review 7.1 - 7.6	Homework Quiz [Ch 7.4-7.6] [taken from myMathLab]
19			Test Ch 7.1-7.6
20	Week 16 22-26Apr	10.1 Sequences and Summation Notation Sequences Recursion Formulas Factorial Notation Summation Notation	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 1048: 1, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 31, 33, 37, 39, 45, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 69
21		10.2 Arithmetic Sequences Arithmetic Sequences (AS) The General Term of an AS The Sum of the First n Terms of an AS (i.e. Arithmetic SERIES)	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 1059: 5, 9, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 47, 49, 61, 63, 65
22		10.3 Geometric Sequences and Series Geometric Sequences (GS) The General Term of a GS The Sum of the First n Terms of a GS (i.e. Geometric SERIES) The Sum of an Infinite Geometric Series	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 1073: 3, 7, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 59, 61, 67, 69, 73, 77, 79, 83
23		Review 10.1 - 10.3	Homework Quiz [Ch 10.1-10.3] [taken from myMathLab]
	26Apr	No student attendance
24			Quiz 10.1-10.3
25	Week 17 29Apr-3May	10.5 Binomial Theorem Binomial Coefficients The Binomial Theorem Finding a Particular Term in a Binomial Expansion	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 1092: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 21, 25, 35, 37, 41, 45, 47
26		Review 10.1 - 10.3, 10.5	Test Ch 10.1-10.3, 10.5
27		11.1 Finding Limits Using Tables and Graphs	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 1137: 1, 3, 7, 9, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 47, 51, 67, 69, 71
28		11.2 Finding Limits Using Properties of Limits	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 1152: 1-19 odd, 31, 37
29		11.2 continued	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 1152: 21-29 odd, 33, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49
30	Week 18 6-10May	Review 11.1 - 11.2
31			Quiz 11.1-11.2 [on myMathLab]
32		11.4 Introduction to Derivatives.	online homework as per myMathLab assignments p. 1174: 1,3, 5, 9, 11-27 odd, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45,
33		Review 11.1 - 11.2, 11.4
34			Test Ch 11
35	Week 19 13-17May	Semester Review
36		Semester Review
37		Semester Review
38		SENIOR FINALS DAY 1
39		SENIOR FINALS DAY 2
	Week 20 20-24May



	24May	1/2 day teacher institute
	Week 21 27-31May 27May, Mon : Memorial Day
		Monday, 3June : last day if all 5 snow days used

3rd Quarter Transition
New Textbook Sections & Topics	2015-16 Assessments [A] [Eberlin]	2019-20 re-formatted Assessments [Meinzen]	2015-16 Final Exam mapped to new Textbook Sections
New Textbook Topics [bold are topics on old Syllabus] P.1 Algebraic Expressions, Math Models, Real Numbers P.2 Exponents and Scientific Notation P.3 Radicals and Rational Exponents P.4 Polynomials P.5 Factoring Polynomials P.6 Rational Expressions P.7 Equations P.8 Modeling with Equations P.9 Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities	2015-16 Test Ch P [A] - Eberlin Questions to new Textbook Sections [P.4] [P.5][P.5] [P.7] [P.9] [1.1] [1.1] [1.4] [1.4] [1.4] [1.4] [1.5] [1.5] [1.5] [1.6] [1.6] [1.9] [1.9] [1.9] [2.6] [2.7] Missing on old ChP test [P.1] [on old Ch2 test] [P.2] [on old Ch2 Part 2 test] [P.3] [P.6] [P.8]	Updated 2019-20 Test ChP [P.1] [P.1] [P.2] [P.4] [P.5] [P.5] [P.7] [P.7] [P.9] [P.9] [???]	2015-16 Final Exam ChP-Ch3 to new Textbook Sections [P.5] [P.7] [P.7] [P.7] [P.7] [P.9]
New Textbook Topics [bold are topics on old Syllabus] 1.1 Graphs and Graphing Utilities [implied] 1.2 Basics of Functions and Their Graphs 1.3 More on Functions and Their Graphs 1.4 Linear Functions and Slope [on old ChP Test] 1.5 More on Slope [on old ChP Test] 1.6 Transformations of Functions 1.7 Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions 1.8 Inverse Functions *1.9 Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles [on old ChP test]*	2016-17 Test Ch1 [A]- Eberlin Questions to new Textbook Sections [P.9] // [1.1] implied [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] Missing on old Ch1 test [1.4] [on old ChP test] [1.5] [on old ChP test]	Updated 019-20 Test Ch1 [1.1] [1.1] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3][1.3] [1.4] [1.4] [1.4] [1.5] [1.5] [1.5] [1.5] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] 1.6 1.6 [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.7] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.8] [1.9] [1.9] [1.9]	2015-16 Final Exam ChP-Ch3 to new Textbook Sections // [1.1] implied [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.2] [1.3] [1.3] [1.3] [1.4] [1.4] [1.5] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.6] [1.7] [1.8] [1.9] [1.9]
New Textbook Topics [bold are topics on old Syllabus] 2.1 Complex Numbers 2.2 Quadratic Functions 2.3 Polynomial Functions and Graphs 2.4 Dividing Polynomials 2.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions 2.6 Rational Functions and Graphs 2.7 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities [in Ch P test]	2015-16 Test Ch2.1-2.5 [A]- Eberlin Questions to new Textbook Sections [???][???] [P.1][P.1] [2.1] [2.2] [2.3] [2.3] [2.4] [2.4] [2.4] [2.4] [2.4] [2.5] [2.5] [2.5] [2.5] [2.5] 2015-16 Test Ch2 Part 2 [A]- Eberlin Questions to new Textbook [???] [P.2] [2.2] [2.3] [2.3] [2.3] [2.4] [2.5] [2.5] [2.5] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] Missing on old Ch2 Part 2 test [2.7] [on old ChP test]	Updated 2019-20 Test Ch2.1-2.5 [???][???] [2.1] [2.2] [2.3] [2.3] [2.4] [2.4] [2.4] [2.4] [2.4] [2.5] [2.5] [2.5] [2.5] [2.5] Updated 2019-20 Test Ch2 part 2 [2.2] [2.3] [2.3] [2.3] [2.4] [2.5] [2.5] [2.5][2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] 2.6 [2.7]	2015-16 Final Exam ChP-Ch3 to new Textbook Sections [2.2] [2.3] [2.4] [2.5] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.6] [2.7] Missing on Old Final [2.1] // plot points on complex plane
New Textbook Topics [bold are topics on old Syllabus] 3.1 Exponential Functions 3.2 Logarithmic Functions 3.3 Properties of Logarithms 3.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Eequations 3.5 Exponetial Growth and Decay, Model Data	2015-16 Test Ch 3 [A]- Eberlin Questions to new Textbook Sections [3.1] [3.1] [3.1] [3.1] [3.2] [3.2] [3.2] [3.2] [3.2] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.4] [3.4] [3.4] [3.4] [3.4] [3.4] [3.5] [3.5] [3.5] [3.5]	Updated 2019-20 Test Ch3 [3.1] [3.1] [3.1] [3.1] [3.2] [3.2] [3.2] [3.2] [3.2] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.4] [3.4] [3.4] [3.4] [3.4] [3.4] [3.5] [3.5] [3.5] [3.5]	2015-16 Final Exam ChP-Ch3 to new Textbook Sections [3.1] [3.1] [3.1] [3.1] [3.2] [3.2] [3.3] [3.3] [3.3] [3.4] Missing on Old Final [3.5] // modeling of exponential and logarithmic functions

4rd Quarter Transition
New Textbook Sections & Topics	2015-16 Assessments [A] [Eberlin]	2019-20 re-formatted Assessments [Meinzen]	2015-16 Final Exam mapped to new Textbook Sections
New Textbook Topics [bold are topics on old Syllabus] 7.1 Systems of Linear Equations in 2 Variables 7.2 Systems of Linear Equations in 3 Variables 7.3 Partial Fractions 7.4 Systems of Inequalities 7.6 Linear Programming	2015-16 Test Ch 7 [A]- Eberlin Questions to new Textbook Sections [7.1] [7.1] [7.1] [7.2] [7.2] [7.2] [7.3] [7.4] [7.4] [7.4] [7.5] [7.5] [7.5] [7.5] [7.6]	Updated 2019-20 Test Ch7 [7.1] [7.1] [7.1] [7.2] [7.2] [7.2] [7.3] [7.4] [7.4] [7.4] [7.5] [7.5] [7.5] [7.5] [7.6]	Old Final Exam Ch7-9,12 to new Textbook Sections [???][???][???] [7.1] [7.1] [7.2] [7.4] [7.5] [7.5] Missing on Old Final [7.3] // partial fraction decomposition [7.6] // linear programming
New Textbook Topics [bold are topics on old Syllabus] 8.1 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems 8.2 Inconsistent and Dependent Systems and Applications 8.3 Matrix Operations and Applications 8.4 Multiplicative Inverses of Matrices and Matrix Equations 8.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule	2015-16 Test Ch 8 [A]- Eberlin Questions to new Textbook Sections [8.1] [8.1???] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.4] [8.4] [8.4] [8.4] [8.4] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5 HW page946] [8.5 HW page946] [8.5] [8.5]	Updated 2019-20 Test Ch8 [8.1] [8.1???] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.4] [8.4] [8.4] [8.4] [8.4] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5] [8.5 HW page946] [8.5 HW page946] [8.5] [8.5]	Old Final Exam Ch7-9,12 to new Textbook Sections [8.1] [8.1] [8.3] [8.3] [8.3] [8.4] [8.5] [8.5] Missing on Old Final [8.2] // collinear pts or inconsistent/dependent linear systems
New Textbook Topics [bold are topics on old Syllabus] 10.1 Sequences and Summation Notation 10.2 Arithmetic Sequences 10.3 Geometric Sequences and Series 10.4 Mathematical Induction 10.5 Binomial Theorem 10.6 Counting Principle, Permutations, and Combinations 10.7 Probability	2015-16 Test Ch 9 [A]- Eberlin Questions to new Textbook Sections [10.1][10.1][10.1][10.1][10.1] [10.2][10.2][10.2][10.2][10.2][10.2][10.2] [10.3][10.3][10.3][10.3][10.3][10.3][10.3] [10.5][10.5][10.5][10.5][10.5][10.5][10.5]	Updated 2019-20 Test Ch10 [10.1][10.1][10.1][10.1][10.1] [10.2][10.2][10.2][10.2][10.2][10.2][10.2] [10.3][10.3][10.3][10.3][10.3][10.3][10.3] [10.5][10.5][10.5][10.5][10.5][10.5][10.5]	Old Final Exam Ch7-9,12 to new Textbook Sections [10.2] [10.2] [10.2] [10.2] // [10.1] is implied [10.3] [10.3] [10.3] [10.5] [10.5] [10.5] Missing on Old Final [10.???] // infinite series (infinite sums) not in new Textbook
New Textbook Topics [bold are topics on old Syllabus] 11.1 Finding Limits Using Tables and Graphs 11.2 Finding Limits Using Properties of Limits 11.3 Limits and Continuity 11.4 Introduction to Derivatives.	2015-16 Quiz Ch 12.1-12.4 [A]- Eberlin Questions to new Textbook Sections [???][???] // limits at infinity [2.6] [10.1][10.1] // integrated with [11.1] questions [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.2] [11.2] [11.2] [11.2] [11.3] [11.4] [11.4] [11.4]	Updated 201-20 Test Ch11 [???][???] [2.6] [10.1][10.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.1] [11.2] [11.2] [11.2] [11.2] [11.3] [11.4] [11.4] [11.4]	Old Final Exam Ch7-9,12 to new Textbook Sections [11.2] // [11.1] is implied [11.4]

PreCalculus Course Overview : Syllabus, Curricular Alignment, Policies, & Practices

TextBook & Resources :

Blitzer PreCalculus, 6th ed.

ISBN 13: 978-0-13-447007-8

Bob Blitzer, Pearson, 2018
Graphing calculator such as a TI-83 or TI-84 (any version).
Notebook(s) for notes and homework. Each homework problem must include -
1. copy of the original problem,
2. copy of correct solution [often from back of textbook], and
3. include steps that connect the problem with the solution (with explanation/justification as appropriate).

Schedules : Day-based & Week-based

Monday - Tuesday & Thursday - Friday

Day-based schedule : 54-minute class periods

Wednesday (PLC day)

Day-based schedule : 44-minute class periods

7:15 - 8:15am : Trigonometry / PreCalculus [6 minutes for announcements if in-school]
8:21 - 9:15am : Java & Honors Java Programming / AP CSP
9:21 - 10:15am : AP CSA
10:15 - 10:45am : A Lunch

10:51 - 11:45am : Prep
11:51 - 12:45pm : Trigonometry / PreCalculus
12:51 - 1:45pm : Java & Honors Java Programming

1:50 - 2:40pm : Office Hours in A314 Mon, Tue, Fri

7:15 - 8:05am : Trigonometry / PreCalculus [6 minutes for announcements if in-school]
8:11 - 8:55am : Java & Honors Java Programming / AP CSP
9:01 - 9:45am : AP CSA
9:51 - 10:35am : Prep
10:35 - 11:05am : Lunch

11:11 - 11:55am : Trigonometry / PreCalculus
12:01 - 12:45pm : Java & Honors Java

12:45 - 2:40pm : PLC for Teachers (no office hours)

Week-based schedule (if needed):

Option 2: Hybrid Learning : 2-3 days per week : one (or two) in-person meetings (i.e. "A" and "B" Days) and

1 day remote.
Option 3 : Remote Learning : 3-5 days per week from home

Policy : Grading

Assessments : scores & grades

2 types of assessments will be given in this course : non-graded formative (i.e. completion or pass/fail) scores and graded summative (i.e. test) scores.

Formative or "completion" scores are NOT graded and are designed to help students and parents keep track of progress and "effort" by the student within the targeted week. These scores are either all-or-nothing scores and include homework assignments, completion of an online quiz, or turning in a program by the due date. Students will be provided the answers (after the due date or completion of formative assessment) to help identify any mistakes by the student for future summative assessments (i.e. tests). While formative scores may be used for Pass/Fail (i.e. up to a "D" grade) of a course, they are explicitely not useful for determining a student's level of understanding of course content or mastery (i.e. not for grades other than pass/fail or "D").
Summative (i.e. test) scores are designed to identify what skills and content knowledge have been mastered up to that point in the students progression through the course. Solutions to the summative assesments are usually NOT provided as the scores are NOT designed for student improvement of content understanding. These scores will be the primary determination of grades beyond pass/fail or "D" and are appropriate for comparision between peer groups (peer groups may be in the same class, course, school, state, country, or world-wide).

Semester Scoresare calculated using the following table:

Semester Score Component	Semester Score Weight
1st & 2nd Quarter Progress Scores	80%
Comprehensive Semester Final Exam	20%

Quarter Scores will be calculated on a categorical basis. Each assessment will fall under one of 3 categories with the following weights

Category	Weight
Summative : Daily Work / Project / Labs	20%
Summative : Quizzes	35%
Tests	55%

Late assignments will given a score of zero (0)...except for unplanned excused absences which will be scored as specified in the student handbook.
Scores will NOT be rounded up.
Bonus work or bonus points are NOT part of the course score and will be included ONLY at the discretion of the teacher. Students should not EXPECT bonus points or bonus work...even if it is listed on the syllabus.
Scores will be primarily based on individual ability, understanding, and accomplishment but there MAY be group work with scores that impact one or more assessment categories.

Quarter and Semester GRADES will be calculated from corresponding scores based on the following table:

Percentage Scale (12-12-10-10)	Grade Letter
100% - 90%	A
89.99% - 80%	B
79.99% - 70%	C
69.99% - 60%	D
59.99% - 1%	F
0.99% - 0%	Incomplete

Policy & Practices : Student & Teacher Responsibilities

Resources : Required verification by student at remote (home) site

Internet for submission of assignments and/or downloading of content (i.e. pdf files, online textbook, video recordings, etc.)
Computer : laptop or desktop running MS Windows, Apple OSX, or Linux. Chromebooks or other browser-based operating systems will NOT be sufficient.
Private Websites with login credentials including username and password :
1. Schoology : https://ecusd7.schoology.com : access to scheduled assignments specific to online scoring and/or grades
2. Online Textbook
  
  : : access to additional content (videos) and scheduled assignments specific to online scoring and/or grades.
Public Websites that contain "free" content :
1. Teacher website : http://www.meinzeit.com : access to course syllabus, classroom policies, lecture notes & assignments for planning purposes.
2. School / District website : http://www.ecusd7.org/ehs : access to school policies and general information
3. College Board : https://apcentral.collegeboard.org : access to information specific to AP courses
4. Other websites as needed (posted either on teacher website or Schoology) for viewing supplemental videos, lectures, examples, etc.

In Seat & Ready to Go when bell stops (i.e. books, sharpened pencils, paper)
Respectful of Teacher and Each Other (i.e. raise your hand, don't talk while teacher is talking, no rudeness or bad language, etc.)
The two most important ingredients for success in this class are practice and attendance.
No eating or drinking in class, 2 bathroom/drinking trips per Semester.
Maintain at least 3 backup copies of all work. A "lost" or "destroyed" program will receive zero credit.
Remember that, for every hour spent in class, 2 hours of outside class work (homework/projects) are typical for an AP course (i.e. 5 hours in class per week + 10 hours at home)

Responsibilities while absent:

Notes and Homework	Test and Quizzes
Get notes from a peer or online. Read the section and look at examples. Get the assignment from the calendar, web page or a peer in class. Do the assignment, even if you need help come in before or after school for assistance!	As per school policy you have the same amount of days as you were absent to make up missing test/quizzes. Any test/quiz not made up in the appropriate amount of time will be a zero. You may need to schedule time with Mr. Meinzen either before or after school to meet or receive appropriate help on a timely basis...plan accordingly!

Policy : BYOD

TI84 or equivelant graphing calculator with statistical capabilities is allowed.

Phones and/or uncovered cameras are, generally, NOT allowed because they are rarely appropriate in the classroom except in teacher-approved circumstances.

Example 1 : Students who intentionally or unintentionally compromise the privacy of any other student or compromise academic integrity or validity of a test or quiz by their behavior may expect a zero and, possibly, a referal for further consequences. This includes having a personal camera (i.e. smartphone/BYOD device) out while ANY assessment is in the classroom (not just their own assessment).
Example 2 : A student who turns in their test and then takes out their smartphone (i.e. camera)for their own reason (i.e. listen to music) while other students are still working on their tests may expect to receive a zero on their test. As well, a student taking pictures of teacher's notes on the board--without teacher approval--will not likely retain/learn of concepts and may be invading the privacy of other students (white boards are highly reflective). Generally, if the teacher is taking the time to hand-write notes on the board, then students should put in the effort to copy the notes.
Example 3 : A teacher-approved manner may occur if a course-appropriate website is blocked but is accessible via cell phone (i.e. cell tower versus wifi), the teacher may allow temporary access to that website to complete assignment.
Example 4 : A student may have an identified disability that requires them to take pictures of the board in order to expand the image to very large size due to their visual disability.

Practices : Tardies and Absences

Attendance is the responsibility of the student and their parents/guardian.
Parents/Guardian may be contacted the next day via phone or email to inform them of any absences or student issues.
First two tardies result in warnings, 3rd tardy is after school detention, 4th is Saturday detention, subsequent are suspensions.
If you have an excused absence, you will be allowed to make up your work for full credit by the same number of days you were consecutively absent.
Unexcused absences follow the same procedure as excused absence; however, you will only receive 50% of the grade you earn.
Refer to the school attendance policy for complete details on excused and unexcused absences and make-up work.

Practices : Teacher Discipline

I expect students to be respectful to each other and their teacher. Refer to the student handbook if you have questions.
Students are expected to take notes, ask questions, and work consistently and continuously the entire class period.
If problems occur in the class the discipline plan, in general, is:

Verbal warning (may include "1 minute after class delayed dismissal" or "15 minute after school mini-detention")
After school detention
Referral to the dean
Parents called or e-mailed
any student caught downloading and installing a program on the computers without Mr. Meinzen's consent will receive a referral to the administration and possible 5-day suspension

Course Resources

Notes & Other Lectures

worksheets - Kuta Software provides additional practice with answers
website - Wolfram Alpha provides technical solutions to a variety of math problems
Coursework on a variety of university-level topics -courtesy of Academic Earth

Mr. Meinzen - PreCalculus

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Policies

Resources

Advice from previous students

Answers to: If you could start Trig/PreCalc over again, what advice would you give yourself?

Don't fall behind in assignments...it is very difficult to catch up.

Answers to: What was your favorite part of the course?

Mr. M's sense of humor (or lack of humor).

Answers to: What was the hardest/least favorite part of the course?

Actually doing all the homework.

Advice from Previous Year's PreCalculus students

Your Full Name

Assignment Title (as listed in this column)

Date, Course Name. and Hour

PreCalculus Course Overview : Syllabus, Curricular Alignment, Policies, & Practices

TextBook & Resources :

Schedules : Day-based & Week-based

Monday - Tuesday & Thursday - Friday

Day-based schedule : 54-minute class periods

Wednesday (PLC day)

Day-based schedule : 44-minute class periods

7:15 - 8:15am : Trigonometry / PreCalculus [6 minutes for announcements if in-school]

8:21 - 9:15am : Java & Honors Java Programming / AP CSP

9:21 - 10:15am : AP CSA

10:15 - 10:45am : A Lunch

10:51 - 11:45am : Prep

11:51 - 12:45pm : Trigonometry / PreCalculus

12:51 - 1:45pm : Java & Honors Java Programming

1:50 - 2:40pm : Office Hours in A314 Mon, Tue, Fri

7:15 - 8:05am : Trigonometry / PreCalculus [6 minutes for announcements if in-school]

8:11 - 8:55am : Java & Honors Java Programming / AP CSP

9:01 - 9:45am : AP CSA

9:51 - 10:35am : Prep

10:35 - 11:05am : Lunch

11:11 - 11:55am : Trigonometry / PreCalculus

12:01 - 12:45pm : Java & Honors Java

12:45 - 2:40pm : PLC for Teachers (no office hours)

Week-based schedule (if needed):

Option 2: Hybrid Learning : 2-3 days per week : one (or two) in-person meetings (i.e. "A" and "B" Days) and

1 day remote.

Option 3 : Remote Learning : 3-5 days per week from home

Policy : Grading

Assessments : scores & grades

2 types of assessments will be given in this course : non-graded formative (i.e. completion or pass/fail) scores and graded summative (i.e. test) scores.

Policy & Practices : Student & Teacher Responsibilities

Resources : Required verification by student at remote (home) site

Internet for submission of assignments and/or downloading of content (i.e. pdf files, online textbook, video recordings, etc.)

Computer : laptop or desktop running MS Windows, Apple OSX, or Linux. Chromebooks or other browser-based operating systems will NOT be sufficient.

Private Websites with login credentials including username and password :

Schoology : https://ecusd7.schoology.com : access to scheduled assignments specific to online scoring and/or grades

Online Textbook

: : access to additional content (videos) and scheduled assignments specific to online scoring and/or grades.

Public Websites that contain "free" content :

Teacher website : http://www.meinzeit.com : access to course syllabus, classroom policies, lecture notes & assignments for planning purposes.

School / District website : http://www.ecusd7.org/ehs : access to school policies and general information

College Board : https://apcentral.collegeboard.org : access to information specific to AP courses

Other websites as needed (posted either on teacher website or Schoology) for viewing supplemental videos, lectures, examples, etc.

Responsibilities while absent:

Policy : BYOD

Practices : Tardies and Absences

Practices : Teacher Discipline

Course Resources

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